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Nottingham has an excellent and well-deserved reputation for fantastic theatre, from home-grown productions to national and international touring shows. Read on to find out more about the thriving theatre scene or scroll down to see all current and upcoming shows.

Nottingham Playhouse has been one of the UK’s leading producing theatres since it’s foundation in 1948 and their dynamic output continues to shine. In 2023, they were awarded the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award by the UK Theatres Association in recognition of their dedication to inclusivity through their iconic building, making connections with the local community and diversity of programming. Chief Executive Stephanie Sirr and Artistic Director Adam Penford are recognised as industry leaders.

The historic and beautiful Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall offers a fantastic and diverse year-round programme, including comedy and a variety of other events to enjoy. Don’t miss the chance to go behind the scenes and tred the boards on one of Ezekial Bone's Magic Lantern Tours.

Nottingham Lakeside Arts, located on the beautiful High Fields campus of the University of Nottingham, host a varied programme of performances throughout the year, from thought-proving plays and avant-garde international dance, and have developed an excellent reputation for their heart-warming family theatre.

Nottingham also has a thriving independent and fringe theatre scene, with Nottingham Arts Theatre and the Lace Market Theatre both offering high quality in-house productions as well as offbeat fringe theatre, comedy and events.

Opened in 2017, the Squire Performing Arts Centre is a smaller, modern theatre in Nottingham City Centre which often hosts local and national companies. As well as a broad events programme they are also committed to providing arts and performance education.

Whilst primarily a cinema, Broadway is the hub of the lively, independent Hockley district’s entertainment scene - they regularly screen National Theatre Live events from across the globe.

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Murder Trial Tonight V | Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight V | Death in the Family

Nottingham

Saturday 17 April 2027 | 2:30pm & 7:30pm Albert Hall, Nottingham Tickets £22-£55 Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet. Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

Dates

From:
17 Apr 2027Open 14:30 - 17:15
From:
17 Apr 2027Open 19:30 - 22:15
From:
18 Apr 2027Open 14:30 - 17:15
Rag & Bone Christmas: A candlelit cabaret of ghosts, songs and salvaged cheer for the whole family

Rag & Bone Christmas: A candlelit cabaret of ghosts, songs and salvaged cheer for the whole family

Nottingham

From his piano, Will Pickvance spins tales of Christmas past, present, and future, joined by his band of merry misfits and ghostly guests. There'll be mince pies, punch, and wassailing. From the chaos there will be salvaged cheer!

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
12 Dec 2026
CATS

CATS

Nottingham

A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's multi award-winning musical CATS is coming to the Royal Concert Hall.
From Euston station to Victoria Grove, the strays and rebels of London gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they'll be…

Dates

From:

6 Jan 2027to16 Jan 2027
Chicago

Chicago

Nottingham

"Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts". So begins the international multi-award-winning musical, CHICAGO.

Dates

From:

14 June 2027to19 June 2027
RAPUNZEL

RAPUNZEL

Nottingham

This bold and funny adaptation of Bethan Woollvin's much-loved storybook published by Two Hoots is brought to the stage by Wrongsemble in a lively theatrical adventure brimming full of music, magic and madcap schemes – and not a prince in sight!

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 15:15
Hadestown

Hadestown

Nottingham

HADESTOWN  takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back, intertwining two ancient Greek mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone.

Dates

From:

30 Mar 2027to10 Apr 2027
Victoria Firth and Company presents BATTY!

Victoria Firth and Company presents BATTY!

Nottingham

Have you got a wild side? Batty has, she dreams of running barefoot, wild swimming, of talking trees, strange animals and the scent of the seasons turning. In fact, she's starting to wonder if she might be a witch…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
30 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 20:35
Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Nottingham

With an original score of catchy pop tunes that will 'blow the roof off the Theatre' (Mail on Sunday) by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who), this 'Sparkling coming-of-age musical' (The…

Dates

From:

7 June 2027to12 June 2027
Dear Zoo Live

Dear Zoo Live

Nottingham

Celebrating 35 years in 2017, the story of a child who writes to the zoo asking them to send a pet continues to delight each new generation of children as they lift the flaps in search of the perfect animal.

Dates

From:
4 Oct 2026
Carlton Musical Productions - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Carlton Musical Productions - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Nottingham

Join Theatre Royal on a joyful adventure with a truly special car that can fly through the sky and sail across the sea.

Dates

From:

2 June 2027to5 June 2027
Burlesque The Musical

Burlesque The Musical

Nottingham

Burlesque is a scintillating journey of self-discovery that absolutely sizzles, featuring powerhouse songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, alongside thrilling new numbers from Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.

Dates

From:

1 Feb 2027to6 Feb 2027
The Hideout

The Hideout

Nottingham

The Hideout uses breathtaking circus, parkour, and heartfelt storytelling to capture the highs and lows of making a new friend. Luca and Maya navigate the delicate balance of competition and connection in this playful show with original music and…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
25 Oct 2026Open 13:30 - 16:15
The Magic of Motown

The Magic of Motown

Nottingham

Saturday 26 September 2026 | 7.30pm Royal Concert Hall Tickets from £35.00
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back!
It's no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.
Come celebrate…

Dates

From:
26 Sep 2026Open 19:30 -
Thick & Tight presents Natural Behaviour

Thick & Tight presents Natural Behaviour

Nottingham

Natural Behaviour is an award-winning collection of performed portraits of human and non-human life forms.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
16 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 20:55
Can You Catch a Serial Killer?

Can You Catch a Serial Killer?

Nottingham

Join the investigation in 'Can You Catch a Serial Killer?' Step inside real-life cases through dramatised crime scene mock-ups, criminal profiling, investigative techniques, forensic evidence, and simulated autopsies. You'll connect the dots,…

Dates

From:
15 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Singin' in the Rain

Singin' in the Rain

Nottingham

Journey back to the glamour of Hollywood in the roaring 20's with high-energy choreography and sumptuous set designs (including over 14,000 litres of water on stage), combined with all the romance and wit of one of the world's best- loved films.

Dates

From:

10 Aug 2027to14 Aug 2027
The Silence Of The Lambs

The Silence Of The Lambs

Nottingham

Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 September 2026 Theatre Royal Tickets from £22
The iconic psychological thriller A world stage premier The Silence Of The Lambs
Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now…
Come face to face with the chilling cultural…

Dates

From:

15 Sep 2026to19 Sep 2026Various Opening Times
Cabaret Extreme

Cabaret Extreme

Nottingham

Wednesday 10 February 2027 | 8pm Royal Concert Hall Tickets from £25.50
From the creative visionaries behind the world's most iconic circuses comes CABARET EXTREME —a beautifully bizarre blend of burlesque, daring drag, extreme stunts, and…

Dates

From:
10 Feb 2027Open 20:00 -
Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

Nottingham

TV star, broadcaster and barrister Rob Rinder will star as The Spirit of the Beans in this gigantic pantomime, alongside returning Nottingham pantomime favourite and much-loved comedian Neil Hurst, who will star as Simon Trot.

Dates

From:

28 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027
Nottingham Operatic Society: Chess The Musical

Nottingham Operatic Society: Chess The Musical

Nottingham

Originally launched as a concept album by Sir Tim Rice, with music by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus (ABBA), the first production ran for three years in the West End in 1986, and has continued to be staged all over the world.

Dates

From:

27 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026